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Leg cramps is a term that is used to describe a condition in which one or more muscles in the leg get contracted. Not only are leg cramps discomforting but also painful. They can affect any age group of persons, but are more commonly found among the elderly people. Leg cramps take place in calf muscles, hamstring and the quadriceps. Read on to check out more leg cramps information...
Leg Cramps Symptoms:
- Severe pain in leg
- Muscle tenderness
- Not able to move the leg till the cramp lasts
Causes Of Leg Cramps:
- Dehydration
- Hormonal imbalance
- Excess weight
- Side effects of certain medications
- Muscle fatigue due to overexertion
- Reduced supply of blood
- Rigorous exercises
- Nerve and muscle diseases
